I love design but I’m not in business to simply make brands, packages and websites look good. I design with purpose. I love to solve problems and strive to deliver beyond expectations. The process that gets me there [listening to a clients desires and goals, asking questions, listening some more and then seeing where that process leads us] is the beginning. Armed with that knowledge and understanding I get to work to solve problems, reach [and surpass] goals and sometimes reveal and clear hurdles that were previously unknown.

The work before design

2017 marks Fullblast Creative’s 15th anniversary. One of the things I’ve learned along the way is the true value of what I can deliver: the time I save my clients, the money I help them make [raising prices, selling more and doubling revenue], etc. Reaching goals doesn’t happen by accident. If you look around you’ll see the results of my work: a well designed package, a successful rebrand, a well crafted website. What you won’t see online, what you can see if we sit down together, is my process and what I do behind the scenes that leads to success.

Catch your eye. Tickle your mind. Start a conversation.

Take a look around. Ideally a project or two will catch your eye [or tickle your mind] and you’ll want to see more. If you do I can tailor a presentation that directly relates to your project. I can walk you through various projects, explain the thought process/system behind the design and open your eyes to the kind of work I can do for you.
So, take your time and review the samples of my work and reach out if you’d like to meet and see more. Until then, cheers & happy perusing.

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Portland is known as a food town but it wasn’t always that way. In 2002, the North Park Blocks was an edgy part of the Pearl with a series of restaurant failures. It was a risky location to start a new restaurant so we were a little surprised when Scott Dolich contacted me to help create his new ...

Companies that specialize in river restoration and dam removals that are staffed with scientists and engineers don’t often have websites that look like this. Wisely, Inter-fluve wanted their story to be told with a design that featured images – beautiful images of the work they do. Yes, it took teams of highly skilled scientists and engineers to get there but they didn’t ...

Here is a peak from the press check for Xocolatl de David’s newest product: “Truffle Bars.” I used a few tricks to pull off this deceptively subtle package: 5 color job [2 color process + 3 solid PMS colors]. I even got to dust off my photo loop and geek out a bit to make sure everything was as it ...

kind words

“I cannot express how valuable it is to have an honest, genuine person with your expertise leading us through our new website. So many web firms keep the design and development process intimidating and I appreciate that you are on my side. Your work has been so fundamental to the development of my company’s brand. Needless to say, we love our new website. Thanks for all you do.”

– SA, Owner, Hardwood Flooring Co.

“I really like the work you have done. So many good things in the options you presented. I am especially drawn to the renaming idea. And, the ice cream messaging concept is so outside the box and exciting. Many Thanks! I feel our money is being well spent on your talents.”

– RS: Owner, Technology Firm

“You guys rock!! We received both test inquiries (mobile and desktop). We really appreciate you looking out for us and taking the initiative to test something outside of the project scope.”